Red Book - Valuation Flashcards
Are the UK sections of the Red Book issued separately to the global sections?
Yes
When was the UK Red Book last updated?
With effect from 14th January 2019
When was the Red Book Global last updated?
31st January 2022
What is the full title of the RED BOOK?
RICS Valuation - Global Standard
What where the key changes to the last Red Book update?
IVS changes incorporated updated 2 yearly.
Unambiguous TOE when applying exceptions (PS1)
Now clearer (Val is either red book compliant or not)
ESG intricate part of the valuation (VPGA8)
What does IVS Stand for?
International Valuation Standards
Which sections of the Red Book are mandatory?
PS 1-2
VPS 1-5
What does PS1 relate to?
Compliance with standards where a written valuation is provided.
The Red Book applies to what type of valuations?
Written valuation advice
AVM-derived output
Oral valuation advice (to the fullest extent possible)
Which Valuations are excepted valuation under PS1?
Agency or brokerage advice (not a purchase report)
Acting as an expert witness
Statutory functions
Internal purposes
In the course of negotiations/litigation
Which section(s) of the Red Book do excepted valuations not have to comply with?
VPS 1-5
Can an external valuer provide an internal purpose valuation?
Yes
What does PS2 relate to?
Ethics, competency, objectivity and disclosures.
What do you need to satisfy in order to be competent to provide a valuation?
- Appropriate academic/professional qualifications
- Membership of a professional body, demonstrating a commitment to ethical standards.
- Sufficient current local, national and international knowledge of asset type, market, skills and understanding
- Compliance with any country, state legal regulations
governing the right to practice valuation - Where applicable compliance with the RICS Valuer
Registration (VR) requirements
If you provide preliminary advice or a draft valuation report, what should you state in writing?
That your opinion is provisional and subject to completion of the final report
That your advice is provided for the clients internal purposes only
That any draft is on no account to be published or disclosed
What type of valuations may be relied upon by a third party?
Published financial statement
Stock exchange, or similar body
Publication prospectus or circular
Investment schemes
Takeovers or mergers
If you have previously valued an asset for any purpose, what additional disclosures must you make?
Relationship with the client and previous involvement
Rotation policy
Time as signatory
Proportion of fees
if your firm is too small to have a rotation policy or valuation panel, what else could you do to ensure objectivity?
7 yearly (or less) review by another member
Could a conflict of interest exist if you or your firm have been involved with the asset during the last 12 months?
Yes
In relation to the proportion of fees additional disclosure, what would a significant amount be considered as?
5-25%
What does VPS 1 relate to?
Terms of engagement
Do your ToE have to be in writing?
Yes
Can the valuation date be different to the report date?
Yes
Can you provide a restricted valuation service?
Yes - if reasonable with regard to purpose and subject to conditions
What is an assumption?
Something that is reasonable to accept as fact without specific investigation or verification.
What is a special assumption?
Something that assumes facts that differ from the actual facts existing at the valuation date,
or that would not be made by a typical market participant in a transaction on the valuation date
What does VPS 2 relate to?
Inspection, investigations and records
How can you deal with limitations or restrictions on inspection, inquiry or analysis?
Record them in the terms of engagement and report
Can you revalue a property without inspecting?
Yes - but only if there are no material changes to the physical attributes or location
What does VPS 3 relate to?
Valuation reports
What is an internal valuer?
A valuer who is employed and conducting a valuation on behalf of their employer for an asset which the employer owns.
What should you do if market conditions change between the valuation date and the date of the report?
Comment that values change over time
Draw attention to this
What does VPS 4 relate to?
Bases of value, assumptions and special assumptions
What are the 4 bases of value recognised under the Red Book (not wider IVS)?
Market Value
Market Rent
Investment Value (worth)
Fair Value